In Sustainability Science and Solutions programme at LUT University you will learn to identify the challenges of sustainability and view them in a multidisciplinary way, producing solutions, which cover all of the aspects of sustainability on a wide range in the society.

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In the Sustainability Science and Solutions programme at LUT University you will study courses in renewable energy and energy efficiency, waste management, life cycle management, emission control and reduction, climate change and sustainable business and innovation.

Climate warming, weakening air quality, water pollution and waste amounts are examples of sustainability challenges faced around the world today. Sometimes traditional technologies offer best solutions but also integration of novel solutions to complex environmental problems are needed.

Solutions to these global challenges, such as environmental sustainability, call for systems thinking. It is increasingly required to understand the context in which the product is going to operate, whether that relates to the need to reduce emissions, use less oil-based fuel or water, disassembly at the end of its life or marketing in a region which taxes based on a footprint. By understanding the broader context in which the challenges lie, we are able to identify more sustainable solutions.

Careers

After having completed the studies, you will have good competencies to work in international and multidisciplinary environments.

As a graduate, you may assume positions in industry, consultancy, regulatory agencies, and governmental and non-governmental organisations, where growing interest in sustainability has created new employment opportunities.

Graduates from this programme have found employment as

environmental specialists in consulting companies

environmental managers in industrial enterprises

development engineers in the paper industry

emissions specialists in the engineering industry

environmental engineers in the energy industry

environmental officers for government authorities

sustainability specialists in the construction industry

environmental and safety specialists in industry

researchers in a research institute

municipal environmental managers

You will also be given a firm basis to continue your studies in doctoral programmes.

English Language Requirements

Minimum required score:

6

The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

The TOEFL iBT® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT®.

The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

To be eligibile to apply to any of the Master's Programmes, you are required to have at least the minimum required score for the GPA for the degree providing you with eligibility to apply: 3.50 on the scale of 1.00 - 5.00.

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

This programme accepts GRE® scores and has provided a minimum required score range.

Minimum required Verbal Reasoning score:

152

Minimum required Quantitative Reasoning score:

152

Minimum required Analytical Writing score:

3

The score range represents scores typically accepted at this institution.

The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.

General Requirements

You are eligible to apply to this programme with one
of the following degrees:

Bachelor
of Science in Technology: Tekniikan kandidaatti - Completed in a
Finnish University

Bachelor
of Engineering - Insinööri (AMK) Completed in a Finnish University of
Applied Science

Bachelor
of Science in Technology OR closely related to Technology - All countries
- Completed in a University

Bachelor
of Engineering - EU/EEA countries - Completed in a University of
Applied Sciences

The degree must be equivalent to a similar Finnish
Bachelor's Degree regarding to number of academic years and ECTS credits
required.

Tuition Fee

International Applies to you

10000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 10000 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.

EU/EEA Applies to you

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.

We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

Living costs for Lappeenranta

700 - 1100 EUR/month

Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

LUT University Scholarship Programme

Scholarships are offered for students with a
nationality of a non-EU/EEA country (excluding Switzerland), who
are applying through Regular Admission to Master's Programme/s at LUT
University (taught in English) and who are required to pay a tuition fee.

Partner University Scholarship
Programme at LUT University

Scholarships are offered for students from the partner
universities who have a nationality of a non-EU/EEA country (excluding
Switzerland), who are applying through Double Degree Admission or Joint
Degree Admission to a Master's Programme at LUT University (taught in
English) and who are required to pay a tuition fee.

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